Multi-Format Serializer

A powerful multi-format serialization library that converts objects, arrays, and data between JSON, XML, YAML, CSV, PHP serialize, and plain text formats with intelligent property mapping and transformation.

Features

• Format Conversion: Transform objects to JSON, XML, YAML, or Arrays, and back again
• Property Control: Filter, transform, and manipulate object properties during conversion
• Object Mapping: Copy properties between different object structures with intelligent mapping
• Property Pattern Matching: Customize how properties are matched and transformed
• Attribute Support: Process PHP attributes during serialization and deserialization
• Type Safety: Maintain data types during transformations

Quick Examples

Convert an object to JSON

$object = new MyClass();
$json = \ByJG\Serializer\Serialize::from($object)
    ->toJson();

Copy properties between objects

$source = ["id" => 1, "name" => "John"];
$target = new User();
\ByJG\Serializer\ObjectCopy::copy($source, $target);

Create a copyable object

class User implements \ByJG\Serializer\ObjectCopyInterface
{
    use \ByJG\Serializer\ObjectCopyTrait;
    
    public $id;
    public $name;
    
    // Automatically inherits copyFrom() and copyTo() methods
}

Documentation

Core Components

Component	Description	Link
Serialize	Core component for converting objects between formats	Documentation
ObjectCopy	Final utility class for copying properties between objects	Documentation
ObjectCopyTrait	Trait implementing copyable object functionality	Documentation
ObjectCopyInterface	Interface for implementing copyable objects	Documentation
BaseModel	Abstract base class with object copying functionality	Documentation
DirectTransform	Basic property handler for direct transformations in ObjectCopy	Documentation

Guides

• Formatters - JSON, XML, YAML, CSV, and Plain Text output formatting
• Property Handlers - Transform property names and values during copying
• Advanced Usage - Performance optimization, security, and complex patterns
• Integration Examples - Framework integration (Symfony, Laravel, Doctrine, etc.)
• ByJG Ecosystem - How Serializer integrates with other ByJG components
• Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions

Installation

composer require "byjg/serializer"

Testing

./vendor/bin/phpunit

Dependencies

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Open source ByJG